GEF/UNDP/GOK PROJECT

ADVERTISEMENT OF POSITIONS IN THE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT (GOLD) IN THE ARTISANAL SMALL SCALE GOLD MINING (ASGM) PROJECT

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, the Communications Officer will be responsible for leading knowledge management outputs of the projecct; developing the project communications strategy at the project outset and coordinating its implementation across all project components.

Term of Engagement: The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months contract with possibility for extension.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the project manager, the Communications officer will:-

1. Develop a project communications strategy/plan, incorporate it with the annual work plans and update it annually in consultation with project stakeholders; coordinate its implementation;


2. Coordinate the implementation of knowledge management outputs of the project;


3. Coordinate and oversee the implementation of public awareness activities across all project components;


4. Facilitate the design and maintenance of the project website/webpages and ensure it is up-to-date and dynamic; and


5. Facilitate learning and sharing of knowledge and experiences relevant to the project.

Requirements for the Position:-

Qualifications

1. The applicant must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a Communications related field;


2. A qualification (bachelor’s degree, diploma) in the field of natural resource/environmental management will be an added advantage.

Experience

In addition the applicant should have:-

1. At least three (3) years of relevant work experience of communications for project or programme implementation;


2. One (year) of which must have been in developing and implementing communications strategies been for organizations or projects;


3. Previous experience with UN projects, or those involving international donors will be a definite asset;

Competencies

1. Strong professional working capacity to use information and communication technology, specifically including website design and desk top publishing software


2. Understanding of ASGM, sound management of chemicals, sustainable livelihoods and associated issues;


3. Very good inter- personal skills;


4. Excellent written and oral language skills in English (writing, speaking and reading) and in Kiswahili.